03/20/1989March 20, 1989
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order by the Mayor in the Council Chamber
of the Village Hall on Monday, March 20, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Cynthia J. Marty
Harriet B. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present; was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes
of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee
approved.
IMarty,
Motion carried by
Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
that the Bills and Payroll be
the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported
that February sales tax receipts were up 8%
over the previous year and up 120 for the prior 12 month period.
Building permits, sewer and water revenues are above budgeted
projections. Expenditures are within budget e ; :ceat for Snow and
Ice Control which is under projected budget and water purchases
which are over projections.
CERTIFICATE OF Mayor Forrest presented a Certificate of
APPRECIATION Appreciation to Naomi Clampitt, in absentia,
for her many years of service to the Village
of Deerfield. Ms. Clampitt is resigning as Village Clerk on
March 24.
MANPOWER COM ?MISSION Mayor Forrest announced the following
appointments: Karen.Scott and Cary Schwimmer
to fill two vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Trustee
Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the appointments
be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be
waived to permit passage of the Ordinances on first reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
0 -89 -13 ORDINANCE Ordinance amending Section 22 -167 of the
FIRE LANES - ED Municipal Code re Fire Lanes (Ed Debevic's).
DEBEVIC'S
0 -89 -14 ORDINANCE Ordinance re appointment of Village Manager
APPOINTMENT OF as Clerk.
VILLAGE MANAGER
AS CLERK
0 -89 -15 ORDINANCE Ordinance providing for filing of the
FILING TENTATIVE tentative Annual Budget.
ANNUAL BUDGET
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0 -89 -16 ORDINANCE Ordinance designating Canvassing Board for
CANVASSING BOARD Municipal election. Cynthia J. I,1arty was
FOR MUNICIPAL designated as the Village Trustee to serve
ELECTION on the Canvassing Board.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent
Agenda be accepted and the Ordinances adopted. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
DEERFIELD STATE BAND
FIRE LANES
regarding enforcement
prepare the necessary
PACE PARA- TRANSIT
AGREEMENT
unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that the Mayor be authorized to sign
an agreement with the Deerfield State Bank
of fire lanes and the Attorney directed to
ordinance. notion carried unanimously.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that the PACE Para - Transit Agreement
be removed from table. Motion carried
Kent Street, Administrative Assistant, reviewed the amendments to
this agreement and noted that PACE is now willing to pay up to $100
for annual drug and alcohol testing for its drivers, in addition to
any testing performed after an accident. The Board expressed some
concern about paying for lost wages, however it was advised that
historically this rarely occurred.
Beryl Pflaum of the League of Women Voters reported that
transportation was listed fifth in a study on senior citizens
needs and is pleased that the subsidized taxi service will continue
to be offered. Donald McAvoy, a Deerfield resident, spoke on
behalf of the handicapped people in the Village who use the
subsidized taxi service and expressed their appreciation of the
Village's program.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the I-Iayor
be authorized to sign the amendments to the PACE Para - Transit
Agreement subject to the conditions previously discussed. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Ros
NAYS: None (0)
PLAT DEDICATION -
PFINGSTEN NORTH
OF LAKE COOK
enthal, Seidman, S,
Trustee Marty
Seidman, that
accept a.Plat
Road north of
by the following vote:
Branson, York (5)
moved, seconded by Trustee
the Mayor be authorized to
of Dedication for Pfingsten
Lake Cook Road. Alotion carried
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PLAT DEDICATION
PFINGSTEN NORTH
TO PRIVATE ROAD
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that the Mayor be authorized to accept
a Plat of Dedication for a public road north
of Pfingsten Road to a, private road. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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EASEMENT FOR ACCESS
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
TO LOT 11
Marty, that the Mayor be authorized to sign a
(THE FOUNTAINS)
Declaration and Grant of Easement for access
to Lot 11 in the Brickyards (The Fountains).
Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
PLAT OF VACATION -
Marty, that the rules be waived to permit
PORTIOAi DEER LAKE RD.
passage of the Ordinance on first reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
Ordinance approving a Plat of Vacation for a portion of Deer Lake
Road be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenth
PAYS: None ( 0 )
CONSTRUCTION AGREE-
MENT /PUBLIC IMPROVE -
MENTS- PFINGSTEN WOAD
Motion carried by the
al, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
Seidman, that the Mayor be authorized to sign
a roadway construction agreement regarding
public improvements north of Pfingsten Road.
following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
PAYS: None (0)
PLAT OF EASEMENT - Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
UTILITIES /BRICKYARDS Marty, that the Mayor be authorized to accept
a Plat of Easement for utilities in the,
Brickyards. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
EASEMENT /LANDSCAPE
BUFFER - BRICKYARDS
Motion carried by the
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that the Mayor be authorized to sign a
Grant of Easement for a 50' landscape buffer.
following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PLAT OF DEDICATION - Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
ACCESS TO BRICKYARDS Seidman, that the Mayor be authorized to
PARK accept a Plat of Dedication for access to
Brickyards Park. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman,.Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PUMP REPLACEMENT - Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
NORTH AVENUE STATION Marty, that a contract be awarded to Gasvoda
& Associates for replacement of a pump at the
North Avenue Lift Station at a cost not to exceed $13,500.00.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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COMMUTER PARKING LOT Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
CONSTRUCTION - Rosenthal, that a contract be awarded to
MARATHON SITE Skokie Valley Asphalt Co., Inc. for construc-
tion of the commuter parking lot on the
Marathon site at a cost not to exceed $98,947.24. Motion carried
by the following--vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ENGINEERING SERVICES Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
MARATHON PARKING LOT Marty, that a proposal by McClure Engineering
Associates for engineering construction
services for the Marathon parking lot be accepted in an amount not
to exceed $6,000 plus reimbursable expenses and testing estimated
at $1,000. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 11arty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PHASE 2B - SANITARY Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS Marty, that a contract be awarded to
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT Gustafson Excavating, Inc. for sanitary sewer
system improvements - Phase 2B, southwest
quadrant in an amount not to exceed $1,220,464.01. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
NEW COPIER - POLICE
DEPART14ENT
a cost not to exceed
vote:
Trustee 14arty moved, seconded by Trustee
Seidman, that the Police Department be
authorized to purchase a Ricoh 5560 copier at
$7,288.00. Motion carried by the following
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None . (0 )
DISCUSSION: Trustee York suggested that persons sentenced
by the Court to do community service work be
assigned to help with cleanup duties in the downtown area. Village
Manager Franz advised that the Village does not have much control
over the scheduling of.these individuals. The assignments are
,sporadic. Normally they do such tasks as cleaning up public areas
in the Village or cutting grass. The number of hours worked are
confirmed by the Village to the Court.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Seidman,
seconded by Trustee Swanson, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk (Deputy)
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